Podcasts about BlizzCon

Ignite your taste buds with a Firework Freeze 5-hour ENERGY® flavor explosion.https://click2cart.com/274100cb?utm_source=kf&utm_medium=paid_video&utm_campaign=fwf_bnReddit is where all the real gamers are. Download the Reddit app and dive into r/GamingLeaksandRumors for the latest gaming updates. Download the Reddit app today.Thank you for the support! Run of Show - 00:00:00 - Start00:03:00 - Topic of the Show: Xbox Showcase 2026 Predictions00:16:40 - Tim - The Next Spyro Will be here alongside the next Crash Bandicoot – it's one game from Toys for Bob.00:21:12 - Parris - CD Project brings a demo of The Witcher 4.00:24:40 - Mike - Halo: Campaign Evolved will kick off the show – we'll see classic Halo 1 maps. You will be playing multiplayer. CE will come with MP.00:28:50 - Bless - Persona 4 Revival trailer, further along, and get a Feb. 2027 date – AND we get a fade from yellow to green and a Persona 6 trailer and confirmation of it in development.00:32:02 - Greg - It's time. We see an actual demo of Arkane Lyon's Blade. It's a real vertical slice. No date.00:39:50 - Ads00:41:30 - Tim - Transparent green hardware – controller or an Xbox itself.00:45:58 - Parris - Machine Games shows a Wolfenstein 3 trailer – no gameplay – 2027 release date.00:48:02 - Mike - Xbox is funding Gang of Dragons.00:50:01 - Bless - Studio MDHR returns to reveal their new game. It's not Cuphead 2. New IP in a different genre – either Zelda-like or Metroidvania. Same hand drawn art style.00:53:18 - Greg - Asha announces plans to bring World of Warcraft to Xbox consoles.00:55:53 - Tim - Activision Games – Crash, Marvel Ultimate Alliance, etc. – will come to backwards compatibility in some regard. Not all of them. Lots of them.00:58:20 - Parris - Team Ninja partnership bringing a brand new Dead or Alive.00:59:59 - Mike - We get a tease of a StarCraft game… StarCraft Ghost, a third-person action adventure. It's a teaser. It'll be at BlizzCon.01:03:00 - Bless - As Dusk Falls 2 is announced. Coming 2027.01:04:48 - Greg - Starfield gets a major creation Sunday, and it's not from Bethesda. It's either another Xbox dev making a mission in the creations or another King Gath partnership.01:06:25 - Things we expect. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ignite your taste buds with a Firework Freeze 5-hour ENERGY® flavor explosion.https://click2cart.com/274100cb?utm_source=kf&utm_medium=paid_video&utm_campaign=fwf_bnReddit is where all the real gamers are. Download the Reddit app and dive into r/GamingLeaksandRumors for the latest gaming updates. Download the Reddit app today.Thank you for the support! Run of Show - 00:00:00 - Start00:03:00 - Topic of the Show: Xbox Showcase 2026 Predictions00:16:40 - Tim - The Next Spyro Will be here alongside the next Crash Bandicoot – it's one game from Toys for Bob.00:21:12 - Parris - CD Project brings a demo of The Witcher 4.00:24:40 - Mike - Halo: Campaign Evolved will kick off the show – we'll see classic Halo 1 maps. You will be playing multiplayer. CE will come with MP.00:28:50 - Bless - Persona 4 Revival trailer, further along, and get a Feb. 2027 date – AND we get a fade from yellow to green and a Persona 6 trailer and confirmation of it in development.00:32:02 - Greg - It's time. We see an actual demo of Arkane Lyon's Blade. It's a real vertical slice. No date.00:39:50 - Ads00:41:30 - Tim - Transparent green hardware – controller or an Xbox itself.00:45:58 - Parris - Machine Games shows a Wolfenstein 3 trailer – no gameplay – 2027 release date.00:48:02 - Mike - Xbox is funding Gang of Dragons.00:50:01 - Bless - Studio MDHR returns to reveal their new game. It's not Cuphead 2. New IP in a different genre – either Zelda-like or Metroidvania. Same hand drawn art style.00:53:18 - Greg - Asha announces plans to bring World of Warcraft to Xbox consoles.00:55:53 - Tim - Activision Games – Crash, Marvel Ultimate Alliance, etc. – will come to backwards compatibility in some regard. Not all of them. Lots of them.00:58:20 - Parris - Team Ninja partnership bringing a brand new Dead or Alive.00:59:59 - Mike - We get a tease of a StarCraft game… StarCraft Ghost, a third-person action adventure. It's a teaser. It'll be at BlizzCon.01:03:00 - Bless - As Dusk Falls 2 is announced. Coming 2027.01:04:48 - Greg - Starfield gets a major creation Sunday, and it's not from Bethesda. It's either another Xbox dev making a mission in the creations or another King Gath partnership.01:06:25 - Things we expect. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ignite your taste buds with a Firework Freeze 5-hour ENERGY® flavor explosion.https://click2cart.com/274100cb?utm_source=kf&utm_medium=paid_video&utm_campaign=fwf_bnReddit is where all the real gamers are. Download the Reddit app and dive into r/GamingLeaksandRumors for the latest gaming updates. Download the Reddit app today.Thank you for the support! Run of Show - 00:00:00 - Start00:03:00 - Topic of the Show: Xbox Showcase 2026 Predictions00:16:40 - Tim - The Next Spyro Will be here alongside the next Crash Bandicoot – it's one game from Toys for Bob.00:21:12 - Parris - CD Project brings a demo of The Witcher 4.00:24:40 - Mike - Halo: Campaign Evolved will kick off the show – we'll see classic Halo 1 maps. You will be playing multiplayer. CE will come with MP.00:28:50 - Bless - Persona 4 Revival trailer, further along, and get a Feb. 2027 date – AND we get a fade from yellow to green and a Persona 6 trailer and confirmation of it in development.00:32:02 - Greg - It's time. We see an actual demo of Arkane Lyon's Blade. It's a real vertical slice. No date.00:39:50 - Ads00:41:30 - Tim - Transparent green hardware – controller or an Xbox itself.00:45:58 - Parris - Machine Games shows a Wolfenstein 3 trailer – no gameplay – 2027 release date.00:48:02 - Mike - Xbox is funding Gang of Dragons.00:50:01 - Bless - Studio MDHR returns to reveal their new game. It's not Cuphead 2. New IP in a different genre – either Zelda-like or Metroidvania. Same hand drawn art style.00:53:18 - Greg - Asha announces plans to bring World of Warcraft to Xbox consoles.00:55:53 - Tim - Activision Games – Crash, Marvel Ultimate Alliance, etc. – will come to backwards compatibility in some regard. Not all of them. Lots of them.00:58:20 - Parris - Team Ninja partnership bringing a brand new Dead or Alive.00:59:59 - Mike - We get a tease of a StarCraft game… StarCraft Ghost, a third-person action adventure. It's a teaser. It'll be at BlizzCon.01:03:00 - Bless - As Dusk Falls 2 is announced. Coming 2027.01:04:48 - Greg - Starfield gets a major creation Sunday, and it's not from Bethesda. It's either another Xbox dev making a mission in the creations or another King Gath partnership.01:06:25 - Things we expect. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ignite your taste buds with a Firework Freeze 5-hour ENERGY® flavor explosion.https://click2cart.com/274100cb?utm_source=kf&utm_medium=paid_video&utm_campaign=fwf_bnReddit is where all the real gamers are. Download the Reddit app and dive into r/GamingLeaksandRumors for the latest gaming updates. Download the Reddit app today.Thank you for the support! Run of Show - 00:00:00 - Start00:03:00 - Topic of the Show: Xbox Showcase 2026 Predictions00:16:40 - Tim - The Next Spyro Will be here alongside the next Crash Bandicoot – it's one game from Toys for Bob.00:21:12 - Parris - CD Project brings a demo of The Witcher 4.00:24:40 - Mike - Halo: Campaign Evolved will kick off the show – we'll see classic Halo 1 maps. You will be playing multiplayer. CE will come with MP.00:28:50 - Bless - Persona 4 Revival trailer, further along, and get a Feb. 2027 date – AND we get a fade from yellow to green and a Persona 6 trailer and confirmation of it in development.00:32:02 - Greg - It's time. We see an actual demo of Arkane Lyon's Blade. It's a real vertical slice. No date.00:39:50 - Ads00:41:30 - Tim - Transparent green hardware – controller or an Xbox itself.00:45:58 - Parris - Machine Games shows a Wolfenstein 3 trailer – no gameplay – 2027 release date.00:48:02 - Mike - Xbox is funding Gang of Dragons.00:50:01 - Bless - Studio MDHR returns to reveal their new game. It's not Cuphead 2. New IP in a different genre – either Zelda-like or Metroidvania. Same hand drawn art style.00:53:18 - Greg - Asha announces plans to bring World of Warcraft to Xbox consoles.00:55:53 - Tim - Activision Games – Crash, Marvel Ultimate Alliance, etc. – will come to backwards compatibility in some regard. Not all of them. Lots of them.00:58:20 - Parris - Team Ninja partnership bringing a brand new Dead or Alive.00:59:59 - Mike - We get a tease of a StarCraft game… StarCraft Ghost, a third-person action adventure. It's a teaser. It'll be at BlizzCon.01:03:00 - Bless - As Dusk Falls 2 is announced. Coming 2027.01:04:48 - Greg - Starfield gets a major creation Sunday, and it's not from Bethesda. It's either another Xbox dev making a mission in the creations or another King Gath partnership.01:06:25 - Things we expect. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Berzerker and Jez follow up on last time's rage fueled extravaganza with a look at how rage apparently still sells, WoWhead seeking their own potential bait, Blizzard CS pissing everyone off, a reminder that another patch is imminent, and the return of an all time great at BlizzCon 2026. All that and more this week, so fire it up and tune in!

The Keys That Bind Us - Ep 39 SOLO QUEUE DISCORD available at: https://discord.gg/nXQVqERcSU Show Notes  Welcome to Episode 39! – 2:13         Feeling lots of gratitude and a little sadness which we will talk about. Big thank you to you for supporting long-form audio content! Gratitude for the recent wave of growth of SQ, which has been downloaded in 57 countries, including a small wave in Vietnam. And, my wife and I have a strange, yet predictable real-life WoW interaction at a car dealership, of all places. Listen on, my friend!   News – 6:37 Race to World First update, really? Don't look here for final scores, but I love the surprise secret phase which generated excitement in WoW and even in the wider gaming community – WoW in the wider culture! And then they released 12.0.5 which launched many features and many more bugs to fix. What is going on at Blizzard that this gets released in this state? I suggest the 8-week patch cycle be returned to the 11-week model of the Legion era.   A Farewell to Bricco – 34:57 April saw the loss of former WoW podcaster and bright light in the WoW community Bricco. What started as sad news went deeper for me the more I looked into his WoW life. Husband, father, friend, and so much more, he will be missed by many, especially for his unending positivity. The Third Faction podcast's tribute: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q-v6QITm9Mo   Drink of the Month – 49:51 This real glass of Jack Daniels Single Barrel Barrel-Strength Rye checks in at 130.1 proof. I tip the glass in honor of Bricco.   More Than a Quest Giver – The Chronicle of Lesser Known Azerothians – 51:35 The first of hopefully many short introductions to below top-tier NPCs beginning with the badass orc Ritssyn Flamescowl!   Emergency Bonus News – 56:34 0.7 gets announced chock full of features, but will it be another 8-week patch cycle fiasco? Bellular 12.0.7 preview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mzQuzJtQfqk&t=180s I invent the Running of the Kul Tirans community event with a sweet customization as a reward – make it so, Blizz! TurtleWoW gets shut down and I get a content creator invite to a brand new “private” server – I call them illegal servers.   Main Topic: Changing Keybinds After 11 Years – 1:13:57 One-button rotation breaks the logjam of not wanting to change my keyboard commands and keybindings. The images will appear in the SQ Discord. I claim no expertise on this topic, but hope you enjoy me explaining my process that took nearly as long as this segment.   “What Have You Done Lately?” – 2:00:11     Crickets. Busy time of year. Getting alts to work on side questing. The debate about getting time in game led me to actually say the b-word out loud, burn out.   Question Queue – 02:09:27   I posed the question to the SQ of how long are your breaks from WoW? Times varied, but it is becoming clear to me that it is okay to take some time away.   Closing Thoughts – 2:15:26 But, I am still loving making this show, even when it's difficult. BlizzCon is in 4 months! One last thanks to Bricco…   Outro – 2:18:25 Thanks to you, to Blizzard for the amazing music and sound, to OGRE for intro/outro music, my lovely and supportive wife, my family, and YOU for listening. Support the show at https://www.patreon.com/soloqueuewow Thank you to contributing patrons Andrew, Righteous Bandy, ThatSkyGuy, Cyn, Snek of Voldun, Jon, Scott, Jeru, Raven, Greybeard, , Pasta Matt, Luch, and Rak! And thanks to free members Max, Eddie, Bear, Friends of Wumpus, Sean, Curro, AehanNahkriin, Guardian Sandy, Alice, Don, Kamil, Eric, Wednesday, Case, TJ, Denethar, TheChampz, Michelle, Donald, AggroManagement, Brian, and William! Subscribe to the podcast at your podcast feed of choice, Apple, Spotify, and all the rest. Leave a 5-star rating and a written review to help grow Solo Queue. You can contact me at soloqueuewow at gmail.com, Bluesky, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and Threads. Take time for yourself, whether in the game or out. “I will see you out there."

We're bringing back yet another MTAC Another World OSMinterview! Today, we've got our interview we did for MC Frontalot! Here's what MTAC had on their webpage about him: MC Frontalot (née Damian Hess) is the original mastermind of Nerdcore Hip-Hop and still its Final Boss. Front was born in San Francisco and grew up in Berkeley. He was tall and scrawny, had trouble breathing, and could not see well. A special teacher was called in to help him attain basic competence on the monkey bars, another to give him standardized tests meant for older children. Thusly, he was the most popular kid in his elementary school. Just kidding! He got pushed down a lot and called “nerd.” Did he maybe even deserve it? I mean, really – who strikes out at kickball? He spent the next twenty years or so trying to get over it. And kind of succeeded! Flash forward to 1999: the dotcom bubble is maximally inflated; nerds everywhere imagine themselves to be popular and/or hip. Damian is getting overpaid to code web pages, which leaves him free in the evenings to play with audio software. A longtime idolizer of rappers, he has been committing his own esoteric hip-hop compositions to four-track tape since high school, revealing them to nobody. But, suddenly! Multi-track desktop studios, cheap pro-grade recording hardware, skyrocketing bandwidth, semi-anonymous web publishing: these factors converge on Damian's rap hobby like a flock of winged monkeys. He posts an MC Frontalot web page, dubbing his output “Nerdcore Hip-Hop” because his audience is composed of several Star Wars figurines who live on his desk (and also random internet people who click on his MP3s by mistake). Somehow, it is a quarter-century later. Nerdcore has metastasized into an internet phenomenon and underground touring powerhouse, with dozens of well established live acts and hundreds of home-studio rhymers self-identifying within the subgenre. MC Frontalot, called alternately the movement's godfather or grandfather (thanks, kids), leads the charge, performing for thousands around the country and at prominent geek gatherings such as Comic-Con, DEF CON, the Penny Arcade Expo, Super MAGFest, and BlizzCon. He's been featured in The New York Times, Spin, Wired, XXL, Newsweek, CNN, Blender, XLR8R, USA Today, Entertainment Weekly, The London Daily Telegraph, NPR, G4TV, Esquire, Playboy, CMJ, The Guardian (UK), The Wall Street Journal, and scores of city papers nationally and internationally. He has released seven studio albums, Nerdcore Rising (Sept 2005), Secrets From The Future (Apr 2007), Final Boss (Nov 2008), Zero Day (Apr 2010), Solved (Aug 2011), Question Bedtime (Aug 2014), and Net Split, or the Fathomless Heartbreak of Online Itself (March 2019). The documentary feature, Nerdcore Rising: The Movie, which focuses on Front's live band and exposes the the Nerdcore phenomenon in general, debuted at the South By Southwest Film Festival in 2008. Front lives in Berkeley, CA, and still spends most of his time rapping into a computer. https://mtac.net/guests/mc-frontalot OSMnotes We want to thank MC Frontalot and once again for taking the time to chat with us! And you can find all the places where MC Frontalot is by checking out him online at: On his website: https://frontalot.com/ On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/MCFrontalotOFFICIAL On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0tRxVqFSJrai3XTMOiEHVn On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mc_frontalot/ On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/frontalot On Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/mc_front On Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/mc.frontalot.com On Mastodon: https://mastodon.cloud/@mc_frontalot Plus, a big thank you to MTAC for both letting us have the chance to chat, but also credit for the convention logo used. We also have YouTube Channels now! Both for OSMcast proper and The Carbuncle Chronicle! Please subscribe, hit the bell, and share amongst your friends. And as always, feel free to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! Oh, and if you still use Spotify, go ahead and get on that mobile device and throw us some five stars there too. Tell your friends! As well, just like we mentioned when we do the OSMplugs, you can also join the Discord and support us on Patreon! PS If you have ever wanted some OSMmerch, feel free to check out our TeePublic page! PPS We appreciate you.

Welcome to The Starting Zone Podcast, The World of Warcraft Podcast for New and Experienced Players! This week Spencer Downey and Jason Lucas discuss their week in Mythic Plus, Class Tuning, the MDI & AWC Announcement, Hotfixes and everything going on around Azeroth! Episode #729: Where's my Sanctuary? What's New this Week in World of Warcraft! Weekly Event - Cataclysm Timewalking Weekly Event - Pet Battle Bonus Event PvP Brawl - Temple of Hotmogu Mythic+ Affixes: Voidbound Micro-Holiday: March of the Tadpoles April 5th Darkmoon Faire - April 5th to 11th Upcoming: Noblegarden - April 6th to 13th Don't miss it Weekly Checklist World Boss - Thorm'Belan (Harandar) Special Assignment World Quests Weekly from SIlvermoon, outside the Bank Dungeon weekly from Halduron World Events Saltheril's Soiree in Eversong Woods Abundance in all zones, with a rotating Abundant Harvest zone Legends of the Haranir in Harandor Stormarion Assault in Voidstorm Important Posts Class Tuning Incoming - March 31 Unveiling the AWC & MDI Road to BlizzCon in 2026! 12.0.5 PTR Development Notes Hotfixes and much more! You can find us on Discord at The Starting Zone or email us at TheStartingZone@Gmail.com Have you heard about our Patreon? It's a great way to support the show and goes towards making more content for you! Check it out here: https://www.patreon.com/thestartingzone Looking for to grab some great TSZ merch? Look no further than here! We've got the shirts, hoodies, mugs, pillows even stickers you want!

Bonus Episode #66 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bryan and Sean step into the void to discuss the latest expansion to hit World of Warcraft, Midnight! Announced back at BlizzCon 2023 when the entire Worldsoul Saga was introduced and then reintroduced officially at Gamescom 2025, Midnight takes us back into the lands of Quel'Thalas to work alongside the Blood Elves and try to put a stop to Xal'atath and her destructive plans. We're diving deep with this episode, starting with a lore dump and narrative recap of the events leading up to the expansion, as well as discussing the new Allied Race, the Haranir. We'll also touch on the four zones you'll quest through and talk a bit about the new dungeons and raids being introduced. Before wrapping up, Bryan has a theory about where all of this could be leading, and finally, we'll talk about a feature that the community has been asking for since almost the beginning: player housing. World of Warcraft: Midnight is a very promising expansion, and as usual, the soundtrack is absolutely incredible. Stick around and listen to perhaps the best soundtrack Blizzard has done since the Mists of Pandaria expansion. You won't be disappointed! Email the show at bgmaniapodcast@gmail.com with requests for upcoming episodes, questions, feedback, comments, concerns, or any other thoughts you'd like to share! Special thanks to our Executive Producers: Jexak, Xancu, Jeff, & Mike. EPISODE PLAYLIST AND CREDITS Intercession from World of Warcraft: Midnight [Neal Acree, Adam Burgess & Leo Kaliski, 2026] The Light from World of Warcraft: Midnight [Leo Kaliski, 2026] Silvermoon City from World of Warcraft: Midnight [Joshua Ra Goodman, Adam Burgess & Russell Brower, 2026] Forests of Eversong from World of Warcraft: Midnight [Jake Lefkowitz, David Arkenstone & Russell Brower, 2026] Three Sisters from World of Warcraft: Midnight [Neal Acree, Derek Duke & Russell Brower, 2026] Empire of Zul from World of Warcraft: Midnight [Glenn Stafford, Jake Lefkowitz & Leo Kaliski, 2026] Amani di Chuka from World of Warcraft: Midnight [Neal Acree, 2026] The World Trees from World of Warcraft: Midnight [Leo Kaliski, Jake Lefkowitz & David Arkenstone, 2026] Aln'hara from World of Warcraft: Midnight [Adam Burgess, 2026] Safe Harbor from World of Warcraft: Midnight [David Arkenstone, 2026] Immolation from World of Warcraft: Midnight [Adam Burgess feat. NYX, 2026] The Lady of Shadow from World of Warcraft: Midnight [Adam Burgess & Neal Acree, 2026] Hero's Haven from World of Warcraft: Midnight [David Arkenstone, 2026] Midnight from World of Warcraft: Midnight [Jake Lefkowitz, Adam Burgess, Leo Kaliski, Neal Acree, Joshua Ra Goodman, David Arkenstone, Glenn Stafford & Jason Hayes, 2026] LINKS Patreon: https://patreon.com/bgmania Website: https://bgmania.podbean.com/ Discord: https://discord.gg/cC73Heu Facebook: BGManiaPodcast X: BGManiaPodcast Instagram: BGManiaPodcast TikTok: BGManiaPodcast YouTube: BGManiaPodcast Twitch: BGManiaPodcast PODCAST NETWORK Very Good Music: A VGM Podcast Listening Religiously

Blizzard gave us lots of maps with paths to put our feet on. Or someone's feet on. At least as far as Blizzcon.

Gareth Justin and Michael at Skewed and Reviewed look at the latest Entertainment news. 00:00 WB Netflix deal 10:21 Cost of films 18:44 Movie and Game News 19:50 Tom Clancy The Division Anniversary, Blizcon News 23:40 AMC policy changes

On this episode of the Official Xbox Podcast, we're at Blizzard Entertainment in Irvine, California, and we're sitting down with the head of it all: Johanna Faries! We're discussing all of the big updates going on during the company's 35th year anniversary, what it's like to lead such a massive and long-standing company full of creative teams, and of course, the return of BlizzCon.00:00 Introduction01:10 Blizzard is in its 35th year. How are you and the team feeling now that the spotlights are out and now that the year is off and running?02:14 Blizzard Showcase video03:58 So now that you've been with Blizzard for a couple of years, what would you like people to know about you?05:32 You've got some major anniversaries this year. The way things lined up with all of these big announcements, was it serendipity or did every team decide to go all in for the 35th anniversary?07:29 What was the story behind dropping the 2 in Overwatch?08:58 So, Blizzard is in its 35th year, when you think about the vision for this company, How far down the road do you look?10:50 Let's talk Blizzcon 202613:02 What are you most excited about that is coming down the line here this year?14:42 Outro FOLLOW XBOXFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Xbox​​​ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Xbox​​​ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Xbox

On this episode of the Official Xbox Podcast, we're thrilled to have the Diablo team in-studio with us to discuss the franchise's 30th anniversary and the release of the Warlock across both Diablo IV and Diablo 2: Resurrected! We're also digging in on some of the big updates you can expect with the release of Lord of Hatred in April and beyond in what is shaping up to be a massive year for the team.00:00 Introduction01:15 What does the big 3-0 mean to the two of you, and what does it mean to the team?02:32 Let's talk about what's new, you're releasing a new Warlock Class?05:05 What's it like building a new class for a game like Diablo that's been around for 30 years?06:50 What are some of the differences between the Warlock for Diablo II: Resurrected and also for Diablo IV?09:23 The Warlock in Diablo II: Resurrected is now available on Game Pass for the first time. How excited are you to have it be available for so many more people now?10:43 Diablo II: Resurrected has all new updates, including loot filters and Terror Zones?13:25 So let's look ahead to April, what's new with Diablo IV?14:13 What's the feedback been like on the Paladin?15:30 So, Diablo IV has some stellar cinematics, what can you tell us about the story behind Lord of Hatred?17:47 What can you share about the new mechanics, War Plans, and overall customization?19:37 Skill tree deep dive22:41 Diablo community 24:15 More ahead - Blizzcon 26 and Diablo's 30th anniversary25:36 What are you most excited for the community to experience?28:38 OutroFOLLOW XBOXFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Xbox​​​ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Xbox​​​ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Xbox

This week we're all about the WoW roadmap which came out last week, for both Retail and Classic eras. We'll discuss the newly announced game features Labyrinth and Prop Hunt, and speculate on the hinted at game mode appearing later in the year. There are patches to come, what might we see at BlizzCon in September, and even more small minutiae that was shared, like codes to share our Player Housing creations with other players.In terms of Classic, it's a little funny to our veteran players that MOP has content listed up til Siege of Orgrimmar in the summer, and then nothing (if you know you know).But there are also things happening right now, like the new Trading Post. Plus TBC Classic Anniversary just released, which makes it impressive that they'll see the Sunwell by the end of the year according to the roadmap.Most importantly to our crew is Roofus, a new, upcoming charity pet to benefit Habitat for Humanity, who is a very good boy indeed.If you have a few minutes, please fill out our survey to tell us what you think about the podcast. This data is collected by our podcast host, Acast, and will be used to help us improve the show as well as attract potential sponsors. Your answers are completely anonymous. We appreciate your help!If you enjoy the show, please support us on Patreon, where you can get these episodes early and ad-free! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Snow may slow travel, but the calendar is heating up. We swap plans and call out standout events across the map, including BlizzCon in Columbus, AMPS Atlanta, 4M Mayhem in Michigan, Rochester's Hope It Don't Snow, and the Old Dominion Open in Richmond. For planning and entries, IPMSUSA.org remains the essential resource, with listings that stretch well into spring. That rhythm—research, build, show, repeat—keeps the hobby humming even when the weather says stay home.Community is the thread. The Plastic Model Dojo has surged past 5,600 members, and the feed is full of show flyers, build logs, and finished models that show serious skill. We highlight a new Gemini book, and we touch on current work heading to Kennedy for Artemis, a reminder that the same care we bring to scale builds echoes in real-world engineering. It's all connected: precision, patience, and the joy of making.We also set up two upcoming topics that need your voice: what stops us from starting, and what do we truly get from this hobby—calm, community, challenge, or something else entirely? Share your story and help shape the conversation around motivation and meaning at the bench.Subscribe for more modeling insights and show news, share this with a friend who needs cleaner canopies, and leave a review to help others find the pod. Got thoughts or tips to add? Send us a note and join the Dojo—your build might spark someone's next breakthrough.Model Paint SolutionsYour source for Harder & Steenbeck Airbrushes and David Union Power ToolsSQUADRON Adding to the stash since 1968Model PodcastsPlease check out the other pods in the modelsphere!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Give us your Feedback!Rate the Show!Support the Show!PatreonBuy Me a BeerPaypalBump Riffs Graciously Provided by Ed BarothAd Reads Generously Provided by Bob "The Voice of Bob" BairMike and Kentucky Dave thank each and everyone of you for participating on this journey with us.

Lex and Sean are joined by Manny to cover what is coming for the World of Warcraft in 2026. There are reveals and raids coming between all Blizzcon and all the bosses.

January Releases: Let's mostly focus on Animal Crossing and FFVII Remake for Switch 2, plus Code Vein 2 and Highguard. (yeah, we kinda forgot about Highguard too.)StarCraft Shooter coming to Blizzcon? It might be Blizzard's third attempt at a SC shooter, reportedly an open-world project led by Dan Hay (Far Cry fame).Other stuff: Awesome Games Done Quick, a Starfield Star Wars conversion, and FF Tactics: Ivalice Chronicles hitting 1 million players.We discuss games we played this week, including PlippUp, Fallout 4/New Vegas, Trails in the Sky, The Séance of Blake Manor, Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles, Voidigo and beating Powerwash Simulator 2. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

January Releases: Let's mostly focus on Animal Crossing and FFVII Remake for Switch 2, plus Code Vein 2 and Highguard. (yeah, we kinda forgot about Highguard too.)StarCraft Shooter coming to Blizzcon? It might be Blizzard's third attempt at a SC shooter, reportedly an open-world project led by Dan Hay (Far Cry fame).Other stuff: Awesome Games Done Quick, a Starfield Star Wars conversion, and FF Tactics: Ivalice Chronicles hitting 1 million players.We discuss games we played this week, including PlippUp, Fallout 4/New Vegas, Trails in the Sky, The Séance of Blake Manor, Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles, Voidigo and beating Powerwash Simulator 2. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of The AIE Podcast… We have floor tanking and other WoW noobs… um, news Happy Lifeday, AIE December, where the attendance is optional and the fun is mandatory LOTRO brings YULE Kingdoms of Harad And, join us for our last show of the year All that and more coming up right now… Podcast Audio Raw Video http://youtu.be/TZ8A0NVJjUM Open Welcome to episode #440 of the podcast celebrating you, the Alea Iacta Est gaming community, the die has been podcast. This is Tetsemi: To my left is Mewkow: – (catch phrase here). And to my right is Mkallah: (hey guys, there is leftover caramel apple pie in the guild kitchen). This week, we have a wrap up of what is going on for December in AIE and gaming in general. Ok, we'll be digging into what we have been up to shortly, but first, let's cover this week's news… AIE News Community Mandatory Fun Nights Where the fun is mandatory but the attendance is not. Sunday – Destiny 2 8:30 pm Eastern Monday – GW2 9:30 pm Eastern Monday – STO 10:00 pm Eastern Tuesday – SWTOR 9:00 pm Eastern Wednesday – HFO Mythic+ Mayhem (WoW) 8:00 pm Eastern Friday – ESO 9:00 pm Eastern Saturday – LotRO 8:30 pm Eastern Saturday – FFXIV (Maps) 9:30 pm Eastern Saturday – Noob Raid (WoW) 11:00 pm Eastern Streaming and Guild Podcast News We have a ton of AIE member podcasts! Want to know where to find them? Look no further than here- New Overlords Podcast (Max and Sema) https://www.newoverlords.com Boards and Swords (Chris and Philip) https://boardsandswords.com/blog?category=Boards%20%26%20Swords Dr. Gameology ( Dr. Daniel Kaufmann ) https://drgameology.com/ STO – Fleet Action Report (Grebog and Nikodas) https://www.youtube.com/@fleetactionreport A Podcast Reborn: A FFXIV Community Podcast (Brandon aka Old Man Franks, Meagan, and Rho) – NSFL https://www.bonusroll.gg/directory/a-podcast-reborn/ WoW Noob Raid is on winter break until January 3, 2026 so Dankinia can get a bit of relief from the horrible jokes the group likes to torment her with. During 2025, Dankinia demonstrated her floor tanking abilities 172 times. While she is out, Celindre will be leading Noob Raid – After Dark during the normal 11pm EST time slot each Saturday. In WoW, Midnight – the next expansion – has a release date of March 2nd with the pre-patch release on Jan 13. Anyone with an Epic Edition pre-order will have early access – expected Feb 27 according to WoWHead. Players with early access will also be able to use the new Player Housing feature as of Dec 2. This will be a bit complicated for AIE and our co-guilds, which are one of several ways to join “neighborhoods” for player housing. Every player’s Warband gets two houses – one Horde and one Alliance, but any alt can access either home. There will be open neighborhoods that are server wide, and Guilds can create private neighborhoods open to anyone in that guild. Groups of friends (such as Raid Teams) can also create charters for their own neighborhoods. We will have neighb orhoods for all the co-guilds (probably) but haven’t assigned which officer will be assigned to which yet. Currently, in addition to the Legion Remix event (speed leveling/transmog/mounts etc), the WoW Anniversary is active in Retail WoW, with a rep & xp boost. Visiting the Anniversary Celebration at the Caverns of Time will provide an additional buff. Rep is good – because it’s one of the ways to obtain decor for Player Housing. SWTOR SWTOR will see a holiday release of update 7.8 entitled “Pursuit of Ruin”. It will include a new story chapter, a new type of Dynamic Encounter, and a new stronghold (player housing). That’s not to mention Life Day festivities, with the snow balls and the wookiee hugging. Also, for the first year ever, we will be trying out a new guild event during the evenings between Christmas and New Years. Stay tuned to discord for more info on that! ESO MFN in ESO generally takes the month of December off, but expect to find a couple of people hanging out at the normal time on Friday nights though the holidays. Attendance will be sporadic but feel free to reach out if anyone would like company while running the holiday events in game. FFXIV Patch 7.4 comes December 16th. Main Scenario – Into the Mist Raid Dungeon – The Arcadion: Heavyweight Division Variant Dungeon – The Merchant’s Tale New Dungeon – Mistwake New Trial – Hell on Rails New Unreal Trial – Tsukuyomi’s Pain (Unreal) New Frontline Campaign – Worqor Chirteh Weapon Enhancement Quests – Phantom Weapons Inconceivably Further Hildibrand Adventures Manderville Gold Saucer GATE – Air Force One (The Cieldalaes) Cosmic Exploration: Oizys and Tool Enhancement Quests – Cosmic Tools Strategy Board – Raid explanations but better Glamour Update – Unlocked all types! New Theme Settings – Clear Green and Clear White Mac support (Ventura ends Jan 27, Tahoe now supported) Save 50% on Collector's Edition Digital Upgrades Until December 7 New ridiculous hotpot mount (It flies) And irregular tomestones are active now until 7.4 is live. Fanfest is happening where Blizzcon is normally, April 24/25th. Cookbook #2 is out! LOTRO New expansion “Kingdoms of Harad” as of right now is scheduled to be released on December 3rd. The instance cluster for the expansion is expected to be delayed, which means this gives a chance to level up to the new level cap and get a group together and look at it as a kinship. Also looking forward to the Yule Festival that starts on December 11th. Join us as we look to have fun in Frostbluff as well as protecting it in “The Battle of Frostbluff”. STO Yes, it’s true, Cryptic studios has once again been sold. However, this is not a time for doom and gloom. The new owners have no intentions of sunsetting STO. In fact, STO has simply returned to its original owners who want to see the game succeed. There are ongoing sales in both the Zen Store and Mudd’s Market. Some of these are as high as 50% off! Lifetime Subscriptions are 33% off until Dec 14th Q’s Winter Wonderland will be returning on Dec 9th. While we don’t have any specific details on what the rewards will be this year, it’s sure to be something you don’t want to miss! And with that, let's get to what we have been doing in and out of the game! And, Mkallah has a question for everyone! GAME NEWS Okay, friends! What geeky thing are you planning to give for the holidays, and are there any geeky gifts you hope to receive? CLOSE And that's our show for tonight. While the chatroom begins suggesting show titles, we want to thank us, for joining us. If you have a question or comment about our show, you can email us at podcast@aie-guild.org You can find us on the AIE Discord and BlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/aiepodcast.bsky.social. We record live with video once a month on Sunday at 8pm Eastern/5pm Pacific. You can join the chatroom and play along with us on our website at https://aie-guild.org/podcast-live-stream/ and look for the link to our discord server at https://aie-guild.org. And for past episodes, you can see them on our Youtube channel, https://www.youtube.com/c/TheAIEPodcast ! Our theme was composed by the amazing Andrew Allen, follow him at @keyswithsoul! And now it's time to play all of the great AIE member segments we received this week, including… We will see you all in January of 2026!. So until then, AIE… – This is Tetsemi – This is Mewkow – This is Mkallah And this has been… The AIE Podcast.

My WoW Family (Part 2) and the Story of Norm - Ep 32 Show Notes  Welcome to Episode 32! – 1:06         After the first part of My WoW Family dropped, I was sidelined by some horrible throat cold.  Hard to record without a voice.  Having mostly recovered, it is time to continue the journey.   “What Have You Done Lately?” and a bit of news – 6:53     I am going to Blizzcon! Tickets and hotel acquired!  Will I see you there?  Let me know. Beta access has launched but I don't have access because unlike when you buy a Blizzcon ticket, your Battle.Net account is not connected to your purchase of the Collector's Edition. Will I have early access to Housing on December 2? Little progress in Legion Remix; wouldn't screenshots from the game make for great wall paintings for Housing décor? Surprise! I am NOT actually participating in the 21st anniversary events; stopped after a single trivia question   Main Topic: On Final WoW Family Story – 20:44 The most recent member of my WoW family appeared when helping me kill a K'aresh rare and hung out to teach me about Devourer Invasions   Raid of the Month:  Manaforge Omega? – 29:11 Now a few weeks ago, but the Lion's Pride Tavern raid team was kind enough to let me run through 6 bosses of Heroic with them!  They might not have known it was my first ever current content raid, but they might have guessed from a few of my actions or inactions.   Profile of My Uncle Norm – 57:01 My uncle Norm was 9 years older than me and took me under his wing when he didn't have to.  Then we drifted apart, and even stayed apart despite both playing WoW.  And then he passed away.  This profile dives into his WoW roster to see what I can learn about my uncle in his final years.  Thanks for listening along.  And thanks to my Aunt Connie for sharing Norm's story and his account with me.   Drink of the Month – 1:46:13 Straight from my uncle's bank, we crack a couple of Nethergarde Bitters and toast those who we all have lost.   SQ Mailbag – 1:47:37 Apple and Spotify and email – we finally catch up in the SQ Mailbag; keep the feedback coming!   Big Solo Queue Announcement! – 2:01:36 Why not start a Solo Together Housing Neighborhood and maybe even a guild?  Interested?  Let me know.   Outro – 2:05:33 Thanks to Blizzard for the amazing music and sound, to OGRE for intro/outro music, my lovely and supportive wife, my family, and YOU for listening. Support the show at https://www.patreon.com/soloqueuewow Thank you to contributing patrons Andrew, Righteous Bandy, ThatSkyGuy, Cyn, Snek of Voldun, Jon, Scott, Jeru, Raven, Greybeard, Case, and Pasta Matt!  And thanks to free members Max, Eddie, Bear, Friends of Wumpus, Sean, Curro, Aronaar, AedinNahkriin, Guardian Sandy, Alice, Don, Kamil, Wednesday, Eric, and TJ! Subscribe to the podcast at your podcast feed of choice, Apple, Spotify, and all the rest.  Leave a 5-star rating and a written review to help grow Solo Queue. You can contact me at soloqueuewow at gmail.com, Bluesky, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and Threads. Lots of gratitude as we approach American Thanksgiving.  See you in December for an interview episode. “I will see you out there."

Gareth, Justin, and Michael at Skewed and Reviewed discuss Blizzcon Tickets, The Return of Stargate, Twisted Metal, Half-Life 3 Rumors, and More on a new Skewedcast.

This week our hosts Liz and Joe were joined by Cory as the Midnight beta officially launched, with access for people who have preordered the Midnight epic edition. It was a little bumpy, per usual, but we made it. We would be testing, but transmog is unavailable until next week, so it's literally unplayable. BlizzCon was announced and early bird tickets were already sold out, but you can buy full price tickets next week. (They did not actually talk about Battlestar Galactica. I was memeing).We have a round of bad news from the other games, because NetEase pulled funding from a lot of indie studios. But it's not all bad, because Steam has an event highlighting games that feature animals, so our unplayed list just keeps getting longer.Plus, Hearthsteel. We're trying to speak positively about this new paid currently specifically earmarked for decor, which you apparently have to buy multiples of like every other decor. So. yep. Positive.If you have a few minutes, please fill out our survey to tell us what you think about the podcast. This data is collected by our podcast host, Acast, and will be used to help us improve the show as well as attract potential sponsors. Your answers are completely anonymous. We appreciate your help!If you enjoy the show, please support us on Patreon, where you can get these episodes early and ad-free! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Get to the choppa, cause its time for a review of the newest Predator movie, Predator Badlands. It does not disappoint. Plus Valve doubles down on hardware, while the Super Mario Galaxy movie shows off its stars. Also, Sony has buyers remorse about Bungie, and somehow Amazon has forgotten that James Bond has had a history of reboots. and someone call MU/TH/UR because Alien Earth is coming back!

Frank and Jonathan kick off with announcements and a fun question of the week about sequels that outshine the originals. News hits include The Mummy's return with Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz, the 2029 plan for K-Pop Demon Hunters, and Grand Theft Auto VI shifting to November 19, 2026. Frank reviews Predator: Badlands and explains why it works for both Predator fans and sci-fi diehards. Then Ken Maney of the ODPH joins for a thoughtful conversation about podcasting in 2025, community, video vs audio, and practical advice for new and veteran creators. Timestamps and Topics 00:00 Welcome, intros, and what's ahead 00:13 Announcements: BlizzCon dates, SF Fan Expo plans, and Patreon holiday care packages 01:50 Question of the Week: Sequels better than the originals 06:24 News: The Mummy returns with Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz 14:18 K-Pop Demon Hunters sequel targeting 2029, expectations and story threads 20:11 GTA 6 moves to November 19, 2026 and what that means for the industry 26:58 Review: Predator: Badlands (world-building, effects, performances, and that ending) 40:19 Interview: Ken Maney (ODPH) on origin stories, community, and staying power 1:21:00 Wrap up and ways to support Key Takeaways Sequels can outpace originals when they sharpen tone and character focus. The Mummy's return works best if it leans into family-friendly adventure with practical set pieces. K-Pop Demon Hunters has time to scale up music collabs and world-building, even with a long runway. GTA 6's delay is a net positive if it delivers a polished launch and avoids crowding the release calendar. Predator: Badlands thrives on a tight premise, clear character intent, and a mix of practical work with CG. Podcasting longevity comes from community, consistency, and knowing your "why," not from chasing viral tricks. Video helps some shows, but strong content and an audio-first workflow still carry a lot of weight. New creators should focus on making the best episode they can today, then repeat. Veterans should reconnect with their original purpose to beat burnout. Quotes "Be comfortable being uncomfortable. If you want to grow, you have to push yourself." — Ken Maney "Everybody thinks they're a content creator until it's time to create content." — Ken Maney "Don't worry about everybody else. Worry about your own house." — Ken Maney "Predator: Badlands works because the intent is simple. Kill the monster. The rest builds from there." — Frank "Delay GTA 6 if it means a cleaner launch. One bad week can sink a decade of goodwill." — Frank Call to Action If you enjoyed this episode, follow and subscribe, leave a quick rating, and drop a review. Share your sequel picks with #GeekFreaks so we can feature them on the show. Links and Resources Check out ODPH Now!: https://odphpodcast.com/  All news discussed on our podcast comes from GeekFreaksPodcast.com: https://geekfreakspodcast.com/ Follow Us Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegeekfreakspodcast Threads: https://www.threads.net/@geekfreakspodcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GeekFreakspodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/geekfreakspod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geekfreakspodcast/ Listener Questions What sequel tops the original for you and why? Send your picks, hot takes, and voice memos to be featured in a future episode. Apple Podcast Tags Geek Freaks, geek culture, entertainment news, movies, video games, podcasting, interview, Ken Maney, ODPH, Predator Badlands review, The Mummy, K-Pop Demon Hunters, GTA 6, BlizzCon, community building, creator advice

Gulvan and Joe discuss Blizzcon ticket sales, new Real money currency, GTA 6 is delayed, Square Enix layoffs and more! Continue reading →

All the details on CORE.show, and what you can get from it! WoW is not coming to consoles, says game lead at Blizz. Fortnite has all the cartoon dads now. Rockstar doing some devious firings. Your Steam Deck can now download while asleep! Warhammer Survivors is HAPPENING! Blizzcon tickets go up tomorrow. Playstation Portal finally does cloud. The return of Nexeopardy! All the games of the week and loads more.SCOTTHoop LandMech HavocUtopia Must FallJONThe Outer Worlds 2Cyberpunk 2077DispatchBEAUARC Raiders Aliens: Dark Descent Ball X PitDawn of War: Definitive EditionJump Space Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

All the details on CORE.show, and what you can get from it! WoW is not coming to consoles, says game lead at Blizz. Fortnite has all the cartoon dads now. Rockstar doing some devious firings. Your Steam Deck can now download while asleep! Warhammer Survivors is HAPPENING! Blizzcon tickets go up tomorrow. Playstation Portal finally does cloud. The return of Nexeopardy! All the games of the week and loads more.SCOTTHoop LandMech HavocUtopia Must FallJONThe Outer Worlds 2Cyberpunk 2077DispatchBEAUARC Raiders Aliens: Dark Descent Ball X PitDawn of War: Definitive EditionJump Space Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Make sure to check the rest of the description for all of our social media links, including our Patreon (patreon.com/DoNotRelent)!  Slidewhistle, Immunization, and Aaron are patiently waiting in the virtual queue to potentially purchase tickets for BlizzCon 2026, coming to you just later today! While they wait they'll reminisce about BlizzCons of old, the new Hearthsteel IRL currency, and what wacky adventures are or aren't happening in the world of Legion Remix.  Please send all your love mail, hate mail, and little wipes to clean your glasses to @DoNotRelentPod (Twitter) or on gmail at DoNotRelentPod@gmail.com! We will respond to literally anything and read it on the pod. Find us at: Patreon: patreon.com/DoNotRelent Linktree: donotrelent.com (go here for our Discord) YouTube: @donotrelent on YouTube (the link is long and ugly) Instagram: www.instagram.com/donotrelent Twitter: twitter.com/DoNotRelentPod Livejournal: donotrelentpod.livejournal.com E-Mail: DoNotRelentPod@gmail.com Finally, if you feel so inclined, please rate us on iTunes and bonusroll.gg. We will take a shot on air in your honor! Every rating helps! :D

Gareth, Justin, and Michael At Skewed and Reviewed open with some game reviews and then discuss Blizzcon 2026, GTA VI Delays, Playstation 6 Rumors, Star Trek News and More on a new Skewedcast 00:00 Blizzcon/Pax East news 07:45 GTA 6 delayed 14:55 Marvel's Hydra delayed 20:30 Handheld Playstation gaming news 28:00 Film news 32:35 Star Trek news

News BlizzCon 2026 Blizzard announced today that BlizzCon 2026 Passes will go on sale November 7th. Friday, November 7, 2025, at 9 a.m. PST through Sunday, November 9, 2025, 11:59 p.m. PST$249.99 USD eachMaximum number of passes a single account can purchase raised from two to fourTuesday, November 18, 2025, at 9 a.m. PST at $289.99 USDBlizzCon Charity Night Addon for $499.99 USDBlizzard will donate 100% of the purchase price to Make-A-WishDarkmoon Faire After Hours for $89.99 USDThree-hour event Saturday evening, September 1220 Faire Tokens and a collectible credentialRough outline provided for the eventOpening CeremonyShow floor playable gameplay for WoW, Diablo IV, Overwatch 2, Hearthstone, and Diablo Immortal.The Blizzard ArcadeDev Stages including a separate Classic StageEsports return with the AWC, MDI, and competitions from other games (Overwatch World Cup) Links BlizzCon 2026 Passes go on sale November 7! Unshackled Fury Ion Interview To celebrate their 10th anniversary the Unshackled Fury podcast with hosts Berzerker and Jez sat down with World of Warcraft Game Director, Ion Hazzikostas. During the interview they talk about Ion's life outside of the game, his early years and how he ended up at Blizzard. It humanized him in a way most interviews never do. Links Interview with World of Warcraft Director Ion Hazzikostas! Midnight, Madness, and Mayhem! The Conversation Continues Ion and Andy Churchill met with the BW/DBM authors to discuss the state of Combat Timeline and find solutions to their biggest pain points. There was a lot of good detail to come from this meeting and I suggest watching Adam's video where he goes through it in detail. Player Spell Casts are no longer secret values (even in combat)Addons will be able to filter spells in the timelineNo ability renamingNo ability timers on nameplatesWill not allow warnings when a debuff/target of a spell is appliedCustom sounds for Cooldown Manager will be permitted Links Boss mod addon authors talked to Ion Hazzikostas about Midnight Prey Midnight unleashes the Prey system as a new endgame activity. Role agnosticEach difficulty presents 4 hunts per week.The same Target can be at a different difficulty and location when encountered in a new week.You can do any activity in the zone that will help your hunt progress3 Difficulties

We are back from holiday and we've got lots to catch up on including BlizzCon news and speculation, Ion's very interesting Midnight interviews, Brutosaurs and the inevitable housing currency. Join us!

In this episode, Berzerker and Jez are back again to make sense of the disastrous Midnight expansion rollout, what the expectations could have been, how it could have gone so wrong, and what might need to happen for Last Titan and BlizzCon 2026. Plus, Midnight blog posts, a housing website, Blizzard versus Turtle WoW, the September Trading Post, listener questions, and more. So pull up that seat, subscribe, tell a friend, and listen today!

Frank is joined by Kyle and Scott for a packed roundtable on Gamescom highlights, World of Warcraft Midnight reveals, and a friendly debate on brand events versus trade shows. The crew breaks down Hollow Knight Silksong hype, Fallout Season 2's New Vegas vibe, a surprise standout in Lego Batman, and how Blizzard's housing and three raids at launch could reshape the way we play. They wrap with network updates and weekly recommendations. Timestamps and Topics 00:00: Introduction and panel lineup 00:30: Question of the week — fictional foods from pop culture 03:01: News of the week — Gamescom overview 03:37: Hollow Knight Silksong release window and gameplay hopes 06:02: Warhammer 40K love plus Dawn of War memories 08:16: Vampire The Masquerade Bloodlines 2 concerns, design shift, and dev changes 15:56: Resident Evil 9 trailer reactions and expectations 16:57: Fallout Season 2 trailer — New Vegas sights and more of The Ghoul 18:24: Lego Batman Legacy of the Dark Knight looks like a true Arkham style entry 20:34: World of Warcraft Midnight cinematic first reactions — Silvermoon, Lor'themar, Zalatath 26:31: Who were the light aligned warriors and how that reveal could have landed 30:15: Midnight features — three raids at launch, eight dungeons, delves, prey system, outdoor play 31:45: Why multiple smaller raids can help modern raiders 34:19: Where each host plans to spend time — raiding, delving, housing 35:30: Player housing deep dive — free placement, neighborhoods, profession recipes in old zones 41:49: Professions and transmog updates make old content matter again 42:49: Demon Hunter Devourer spec talk and leveling plans 46:23: Built in raid tools and quality of life changes 46:41: Brand events versus trade shows — BlizzCon immersion or Gamescom reach 55:14: How activations bridge both worlds and keep hype alive 58:02: What Blizzard could do next and a brainstorm on venue layout 01:04:18: Network news — Challenge Accepted updates and more from the Geek Freaks crew 01:06:07: Weekly recommendations — Hollow Knight, Dawn of War, Cowboys doc 01:13:47: Sign off Key Takeaways Hollow Knight Silksong finally feels real with fresh footage and a near term release window that has fans buzzing. Fallout Season 2 leans into New Vegas energy and looks ready to give Walton Goggins even more to chew on. Lego Batman Legacy of the Dark Knight plays like a full Arkham style experience in a lighter package. World of Warcraft Midnight lands with a striking Silvermoon set piece and a clear villain in Zalatath while sparking questions about the light aligned reinforcements. Midnight launches with three raids, eight dungeons, delves, and a prey system that targets you in the open world for dynamic encounters. Housing is fully free form with place anywhere decoration, neighborhood vibes, and recipes scattered across old zones and dungeons, which brings back legacy professions and exploration. Built in raid tools and UI polish aim to raise the floor for everyone, not just add on users. Brand owned shows like BlizzCon deliver clarity, atmosphere, and community rituals. Trade shows give reach and variety but can dilute focus. Memorable Quotes “Hollow Knight Silksong got a release date. I am beyond excited.” “Lego Batman is straight up a new Arkham game. Who knew that would be the most complete Batman experience.” “Lor'themar finally got his moment to be the badass I always wanted him to be.” “Three raids at launch is a return to a cadence that actually fits how people play now.” “Housing should pull you back into old Azeroth and make those zones feel alive again.” Call to Action Enjoyed the episode? Follow and subscribe, leave a review, and share the show with a friend using #GeekFreaksPod. Your reviews help more fans find us. Links and Resources GeekFreaksPodcast.com is the source for all news discussed on our podcast and the home for episode notes, articles, and more. Follow Us Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegeekfreakspodcast Threads: https://www.threads.net/@geekfreakspodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/geekfreakspod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geekfreakspodcast/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GeekFreakspodcast Website: https://geekfreakspodcast.com Listener Questions Tell us the fictional food you would bring into real life, your Gamescom favorite, or your take on brand events versus trade shows. Drop your questions and hot takes and we may feature them next episode. Apple Podcast Tags Gamescom, Hollow Knight Silksong, Fallout Season 2, Lego Batman Legacy of the Dark Knight, World of Warcraft Midnight, Silvermoon, Zalatath, WoW housing, raiding, delves, Warhammer 40K, Vampire The Masquerade Bloodlines 2, Resident Evil 9, BlizzCon, brand events, trade shows, Geek Freaks, gaming news, podcast

This week we talk about very important things like... what expansions we would like to pitch... and... if there were to be a box full of wisdom and gummy candy what would it say?   Logo Created By: Nate Wolfe. Modifications by Gingersaurous Theme Song By: Se7enist. https://open.spotify.com/artist/5kmsQa4jBfiUwWLqOp64GX? You can buy merch here: https://blizzlet.myspreadshop.com/all

What happens when a cohost has been a bit out of the loop about pets... find out this week!   Logo Created By: Nate Wolfe. Modifications by Gingersaurous Theme Song By: Se7enist. https://open.spotify.com/artist/5kmsQa4jBfiUwWLqOp64GX? You can buy merch here: https://blizzlet.myspreadshop.com/all

This week we record early so we can talk about the new Arena update! And.... we do eventually talk about it, but it takes a while... Stormraige makes an unflattering confession, Ted and Stormraige talk about Magic the Gathering.   Logo Created By: Nate Wolfe. Modifications by Gingersaurous Theme Song By: Se7enist. https://open.spotify.com/artist/5kmsQa4jBfiUwWLqOp64GX? You can buy merch here: https://blizzlet.myspreadshop.com/all

No nosso décimo terceiro episódio, recebemos Bruna Penilhas, jornalista especializada em games e cultura pop, com mais de 10 anos de atuação em veículos de mídia impressa, TV e online. Ao longo da carreira, Bruna produziu conteúdos em texto e vídeo, apresentou programas e cobriu os maiores eventos do setor, como E3, gamescom, BlizzCon, BGS e CCXP. Com experiência que vai da reportagem ao gerenciamento de redação, ela traz uma visão completa sobre o jornalismo gamer, os bastidores da cultura pop e os desafios de se manter relevante em um mercado em constante transformação.

In this episode of Geek Freaks, Frank and Jonathan break down the latest geek culture news and dive deep into the future of superhero cinema. We discuss Sadie Sink joining the Spider-Man films and speculate on her potential role, BlizzCon's highly anticipated return in 2026, and fresh updates on The Punisher. Plus, we review Invincible Season 3 and explore how the superhero movie landscape is evolving, shifting towards hopefulness and genre diversification. Is the age of dark and gritty superheroes coming to an end? Tune in for a lively discussion! Timestamps and Topics: 00:00 - Introduction and Network Updates 00:05 - Question of the Week: Most Underrated Geek Culture Gem 00:13 - Sadie Sink Joins the Spider-Man Films – Who Could She Be Playing? 00:30 - BlizzCon is Returning in 2026 – What Can We Expect? 00:53 - The Punisher's New Direction in the MCU 01:20 - The Future of Superhero Cinema – Where Are We Headed? 01:45 - Invincible Season 3 Review and Analysis 02:10 - Closing Thoughts and Call to Action Key Takeaways: Sadie Sink's casting in the Spider-Man films sparks speculation—Jean Grey, Black Cat, or a new character? BlizzCon 2026 could be the launchpad for a new StarCraft and major Game Pass integrations. The Punisher will be darker and more intense, addressing real-world themes of vigilante justice. Superhero movies are shifting from gritty realism to hope and inspiration, influenced by projects like Fantastic Four and Superman. Streaming's role in the superhero genre is growing, allowing more room for experimentation. Invincible Season 3 continues to deliver brutal action and deep storytelling, keeping fans hooked. Quotes from the Episode: "We're seeing superhero movies move away from the dark and gritty era—Superman and Fantastic Four are bringing back optimism." "BlizzCon skipping a year tells me something big is coming. New StarCraft? Maybe. But Game Pass integration seems like a no-brainer." "The Punisher has always been a controversial figure, but this time Marvel is taking a stance and tackling real-world issues head-on." "Invincible Season 3 just proves that adult animation can be just as impactful, if not more, than live-action superhero stories." Call to Action: Enjoy the episode? Make sure to subscribe to Geek Freaks on your favorite podcast platform, leave a review, and share this episode using #GeekFreaksPodcast! Your support helps us bring you the latest and greatest in geek culture. Links and Resources: Geek Freaks Website – Your source for all geek culture news! Follow us on social media: Twitter: @geekfreakspod Instagram: @geekfreakspodcast Facebook: Geek Freaks Podcast Threads: @geekfreakspodcast Patreon: Support us on Patreon Listener Questions: We want to hear from you! Send us your questions and topic suggestions for future episodes. Reach out on social media or email us at [your email here]. Apple Podcast Tags: superhero movies, Marvel, MCU, DCU, Spider-Man, Sadie Sink, BlizzCon, StarCraft, Punisher, Daredevil, Invincible, TV shows, geek culture, comics, podcast, entertainment news, gaming

On this week's episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about Defiance's resurrection, World of Warcraft's housing, Pokémon Go's new owners, Pantheon's lawless PvP, and our deep cut MMO favorites. It's the Massively OP Podcast, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions, and gamer emails! And remember, if you'd like to send in your question to the show, use this link. Show notes: Intro Adventures in MMOs: LOTRO, WoW,  News: Defiance comes back from the dead News: Pokémon Go got itself sold off News: More World of Warcraft housing details (and BlizzCon 2026) News: Pantheon goes lawless with its PvP Mailbag: Are there any "deep cut" MMOs we'd recommend? Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "The Battle of San Francisco" from Defiance Your show hosts: Justin and Bree Listen to Massively OP Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, Pocket Casts, Amazon, and Spotify Follow Massively Overpowered: Website, Twitter, Facebook, Twitch If you're having problems seeing or using the web player, please check your flashblock or scriptblock setting.

The crew looks forward to BlizzCon's 2026 return while the trolls look forward to Blizzard's return to form. Unngghh… Tweet Us: x.com/MYCONTROLISSUES | Skeet Us: bsky.app/profile/controlissuespod.bsky.social | CommentQuestionMail Bag: controlissuespod@gmail.com

It's a big week for Xbox hardware fans. A report from Jez Corden has injected new, optimistic life into the conversation. In 2025, Xbox will deliver their first ever "partner device" in another team up with ASUS. It will be a handheld and likely symbolize the next step into what Xbox evisions as the future of their platform. That's no mere guesswork as we also have word that come 2027, a new generation of device will be in our hands. One, a powerful console built more like a PC, and another that serves as the "official Xbox handheld." The Dukes dissect Xbox's hardware plans and what they aim to accomplish in a space where they've lost ground. Undoubtedly, AI will be a big part of Xbox's push into next gen and the Dukes got a peak at that. This week, we learned about "Copilot For Gaming." Not much to be said here. Join us for an existential crisis! Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. 0:00:00 - Intro 0:16:52 - Bethesda on future Starfield updates 0:33:45 - Activision confirms that BlizzCon will return in 2026 0:36:51 - Tony Hawk Pro Skater 3+4 will ditch 4's original career mode 0:42:36 - Ori series has sold more than 15 million copies 0:46:36 - Indiana Jones and The Great Circle is headed to PS5 on April 17th 0:53:09 - You'll need a Microsoft Account to play Forza on PS5 0:59:24 - A Gears Of War 2 remaster was canceled 10 years ago 1:01:43 - Atomfall previews 1:09:45 - Nacon Connect 2025 1:15:21 - A ton of news in the world of EA 1:33:33 - Death Stranding 2: On The Beach launches June 26th 1:42:13 - What We're Playing 2:01:42 - Xbox's next generation hardware plans have leaked 2:35:08 - Xbox announces Copilot For Gaming 3:10:41 - Is Xbox looking into purchasing Ubisoft IP? 3:23:35 - Game Pass Pick Of The Week Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Joe started off the podcast this week eating crow as he reflected on his prior assertion that BlizzCon would never happen again. But, Blizzard announced that BlizzCon returns September 12-13 2026. He's not mad at all, just surprised -- as all our hosts were.After that, it's a little tough to focus on everything else that happened this week. The Race to World First is still on in Liberation of Undermine, Brann getting a nerf in Delves -- but, come on, BlizzCon! The chat about Diablo 4's announced difficulty boost to Torment brought us back into gory reality a bit.Plus, we discuss the BAFTAs survey on the most influential game of all time, and what our picks might be. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Stormraige is joined by Teddo and Smarms as they talk about the theorycrafting event for the Emerald Dream. For our give aways there are two ways to enter! 1) Email Smarms' at sendmeyourarms@gmail.com your personal wet dream smut from the POV of a Emerald Dream Hearthstone card about another Emerald Dream Hearthstone card. 2) Email Blizzlet... Blizzlet@gmail.com a haiku about your favorite Emerald Dream Hearthstone card.  3) Post in Discord your haiku about your favorite Emerald Dream Hearthstone card. Logo Created By: Nate Wolfe. Modifications by Gingersaurous Theme Song By: Se7enist. https://open.spotify.com/artist/5kmsQa4jBfiUwWLqOp64GX? You can buy merch here: https://blizzlet.myspreadshop.com/all

This week we talk about Xbox's upcoming hardware plans, Playstation is adding FSR4 to the PS5 Pro, Nintendo's Switch 2 might be $400, The Division's anniversaries, Ubisoft doing more unexplainable stuff, Blizzcon is coming back and much more. Click this link for my socials, all of my other content and ways to support: https://linktr.ee/baundiesel

Let's talk about BlizzCon 2026, Star Fox successor Wild Blue, Death Stranding 2's Solid Snake nod, and Xbox handheld rumors. MS says it's time to explore AI in gaming, more time with Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, and recent plays: Planet of Lana, Two Point Museum, and WoW: Undermine. A listener asks about arcade cabinets! Some chatter about Canadian geese! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Let's talk about BlizzCon 2026, Star Fox successor Wild Blue, Death Stranding 2's Solid Snake nod, and Xbox handheld rumors. MS says it's time to explore AI in gaming, more time with Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, and recent plays: Planet of Lana, Two Point Museum, and WoW: Undermine. A listener asks about arcade cabinets! Some chatter about Canadian geese! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Salty Sean and Lippity Lex are not happy about the tuning of the raid nor the delves. Can Manny mellow them out? The answer is no; and therefore, this episode is getting the explicit tag.

We kick off the show with our thoughts on the return of BlizzCon in 2026, followed by Jocelyn's split screen adventures in Split Fiction. After discussing our TGI Game Club for The Legend of Zelda: Twlight Princess for a bit, we move into the last week in video game news. We know a bit more about some functionality of the Nintendo Switch 2 thanks to an FCC filing, The Last of Us Season 2 has a new trailer, LEGO reveals a new Mario Kart set for your shelf, and reports detail plans for what's next from Xbox hardware wise.

Join us as we look into the improvements to the Plunderstorm event that has returned to the WoW servers for a limited time, the delay of the Cataclysm Classic Phase Four rollout, and the preview of Diablo 4's upcoming Season of Witchcraft theme. We also speculate if the Warcraft 30th Anniversary World Tour means no BlizzCon this year (or ever!), dive into the details of the StarCraft-themed mini-set for Hearthstone, and vent our frustrations about battle passes and other monetization tactics of big gaming studios. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.